Turkey
Don’t Forget Non-Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Kemal Kirisci Thu, Jun 22, 2017, 3:30 PM
Turkey has been inundated with Syrian refugees, placing even greater strain on the country's new asylum system.
International Law: Self-Defense
Soldier Self-Defense and the Strikes in Syria
Erica Gaston Thu, Jun 22, 2017, 3:07 PM
What an expansive conception of soldier or unit self-defense means for IHL and modern asymmetric conflict.
The Russia Connection
Trump Claims No Recordings of Conversations with Comey
Susan Hennessey Thu, Jun 22, 2017, 1:20 PM
Trump has taken to Twitter to assert that he has no knowledge of any recording of his conversations with James Comey.
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Rachel Bercovitz Thu, Jun 22, 2017, 11:54 AM
Lawfare’s weekday roundup of national security news and commentary.
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Alex Potcovaru Wed, Jun 21, 2017, 5:21 PM
Lawfare’s weekday roundup of national security news and commentary.
Supreme Court
The Incoherence of the Normative Case Against Bivens
Steve Vladeck Wed, Jun 21, 2017, 2:53 PM
Justice Kennedy’s argument against judge-made damages remedies for constitutional violations in Ziglar v. Abbasi is unconvincing.
Climate Change and Security
Climate Change-Induced Migration from Central America
Stephanie Leutert Wed, Jun 21, 2017, 10:30 AM
Last Thursday and Friday, the United States and Mexico co-hosted top officials from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and other countries for the "Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America." As the name suggests, the gathering aimed to spur a wide-ranging conversation for improving the region’s economic conditions, tackling gangs and organized crime, and slowing U.S.-bound migration.
The Russia Connection
Watch Today's Senate and House Intelligence Hearings on Russian Interference in U.S. Election
Jane Chong Wed, Jun 21, 2017, 7:45 AM
This morning the House and Senate Intelligence Committees will hold overlapping hearings on Russian interference in our election, with a focus on threats and activities affecting our election infrastructure.
AUMF Reform
Senate Foreign Relations Committee -- Bipartisan Support for a New AUMF?
John Bellinger Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 9:54 PM
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing today on a new Authorization to Use Military Force Against terrorist groups.
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Alex Potcovaru Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 4:40 PM
Lawfare’s weekday roundup of national security news and commentary.
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Sinks Deeper into Syrian Civil War, Gulf Feud Starting to Shift Qatari Policy, U.S. Resumes Weapons Deliveries to Saudi Arabia
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 4:00 PM
The U.S. military shot down a Syrian bomber on Sunday, Qatar is reconsidering its support for Hamas while continuing to fight it out in the editorial pages, and the United States is supplying the Saudi air campaign in Yemen again.
The National Security Law Podcast
The National Security Law Podcast: An AUMF for Westeros?
Robert Chesney, Steve Vladeck Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 2:49 PM
Episode 24 of the National Security Law Podcast covers the Supreme Court decision in Ziglar v. Abbasi, developments in the Syrian conflict, updates on Travel Ban litigation, and Game of Thrones spoilers.
Supreme Court
Ziglar v. Abbasi: A Summary
Alex Loomis Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 2:30 PM
Some will view the Supreme Court's decision curbing lawsuits against former executive officials for purported abuse of federal detainees as providing important protection against judicial Monday-morning quarterbacking. Critics will see it as another hurdle to preventing lawless actions taken in the name of national security in time of war or national emergency.
Donald Trump
Targets and Subjects of Criminal Investigations
Paul Rosenzweig Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 1:43 PM
Is President Trump the subject or target of an investigation? If he is, would he know?
Artificial Intelligence
Beyond CFIUS: The Strategic Challenge of China’s Rise in Artificial Intelligence
Elsa Kania Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 12:30 PM
CFIUS represents but one helpful step to reduce damaging technology transfers. By itself, it will not adequately address the critical strategic challenge presented by China's advances in artificial intelligence.
The Russia Connection
How Congress Should Fight Election Interference
Ben Freeman Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 11:30 AM
Congress must fight foreign interference in U.S. elections. Changes to how the government handles foreign agents and lobbyists are essential steps toward doing so.
War Powers
War Powers and the Su-22 Episode: Third-Party Defense of Coalition Partners
Robert Chesney Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 9:51 AM
Early Sunday evening, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 that had just completed a bombing run targeting US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Raqqa region. The episode raises important questions under the U.N. Charter (see Adil Ahmad Haque’s analysis here). But what about U.S. domestic law?
International Law
Congress as International Law Defender?
Ashley Deeks Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 8:30 AM
Contrary to received wisdom about congressional skepticism regarding international law, recent events reveal that Congress is stepping up to embrace it.
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast – News Roundup
Stewart Baker Mon, Jun 19, 2017, 4:48 PM
Episode 170 of the Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast is a news roundup covering the Senate's new sanctions bill, the Freedom Caucus' statement on Section 702 reauthorization, attribution of the WannaCry attacks, and other news about technology, security, privacy, and government.
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Alex Potcovaru Mon, Jun 19, 2017, 4:35 PM
Lawfare’s weekday roundup of national security news and commentary.